American Legion
Golden Valley Post 523 donates to the Legionnaire
Chester Bird Post 523 Commander Craig Hartman, left, presents a $5,000 donation to Legionnaire Editor Tim Engstrom at the post’s January meeting.
Hear National Commander Dan Wiley speak during tour of Minnesota
ST. PAUL — This year, the National Commander’s Tour of Minnesota takes place April 19-23. The tour is open to Legion Family members, their supporters and the general public.
Commander Dvorak reaches goal for her fundraising project
She made a giant leap since the Dec. 18 reading of the thermometer, climbing $26,601.
So how do posts access dollars from Fund 85?
With January already almost over, and more requests through the posts coming in, this article will touch on what is needed from the posts before a funding request gets to me.
Spanier wins award for hiring veterans
ST. CLOUD — The Department of Minnesota Employment Committee has selected Spanier Bus Service of St. Cloud to receive the honor of the Employer of Veterans Award.
Who will your post send to Minnesota Boys State?
As February dawns, literature for this year’s Boys State has arrived at American Legion posts.
Anoka, Forest Lake posts win state shooting titles
FOREST LAKE — Meet 16-year-old Chloe Parmeter. She is from North Branch and is a participant in American Legion Junior Shooting Sports in the precision class with the Forest Lake Post 225 team.
Marathon grants $5,000 to foundation
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota American Legion Foundation is a proud recipient of a $5,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum, awarded in December 2025, announced the American Legion Department of Minnesota on Feb. 5.
Membership Director: It’s time to comb through Post 1982
Welcome to the February Freeze — the time of year when Minnesota membership traditionally begins to slide, and not just because of the ice.
Golden Valley Post 523 donates $12,500 to Commander’s Project
Golden Valley Post 523 presents a donation check of $12,500 to Department of Minnesota Commander Linda Dvorak on Jan. 13. Presenting the check is Commander Craig Hartman, surrounded by post members. Also present that night, at center, was Department Chaplain Jim Mead, who blessed the new post.
Knowledge: The case for district training
Each year, the Department of Minnesota hosts Minnesota Legion College, offering classes focused on post and district operations and leadership responsibilities.
10th District Commander’s Report
“Beannachdan bhon 10mh Sgìre Mhòr.”